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Adrian Curiel vs Sivenathi Nontshinga – results and post-fight report

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Nontshinga forced a tenth round stoppage over Curiel in their rematch Photo Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

Sivenathi Nontshinga took revenge on Adrian Curiel and became a two-time world champion in Mexico on Friday.  Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Sivenathi Nontshinga took revenge on Adrian Curiel and became a two-time world champion in Mexico on Friday. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

Sivenathi Nontshinga regained the IBF airy flyweight title in dramatic fashion by defeating Adrian Curiel in the tenth round during their meeting in Oaxaca, Mexico, when he was well behind on the scorecards.

It was a direct rematch of their November 2023 meeting, during which Curiel (24-5-1, 5 KO) ruthlessly wrested the title from Nontshinga (13-1, 10 KO) after a stunning second-round knockout victory in Monaco.

Nontshinga decided to change tactics in the sequel after facing Curiel in the middle ring from the beginning, but the champion quickly found his rhythm and worked the body well in the second round, causing the guy’s nose to get bloody.

Curiel unloaded in the third, backing ‘The Special’ to the ropes and getting better at handling the breathtaking action.

It was something of a telephone booth, but the Mexican landed more significant punches, and while Nontshinga was able to land some decent shots in the sixth set, Curiel’s punches were more resounding and it looked uphill by the middle of the match. a task for the former champion to regain the belt.

Nontshinga forced a tenth round stoppage over Curiel in the rematch.  Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Nontshinga forced a tenth round stoppage over Curiel in the rematch. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

That didn’t aid matters in the seventh set when the 25-year-old was deducted a point for using his head, but he rallied and reaped the rewards when he hurt the champion with a combination in the eighth throw.

The tide turned and by the ninth game the home favorite was in deep trouble, saved only by the bell after Nontshinga landed a stunning left hook that left him concussed.

Nontshinga regained the IBF light flyweight world title Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Nontshinga regained the IBF airy flyweight world title Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

A minute’s break was not enough to save him as Nontshinga began to apply pressure and the sustained attack forced the referee to count in the tenth minute.

At this point, an exhausted Curiel was taken to the ropes, where a two-fisted attack from the South African caused the referee to step in to end the thriller.

At the time of his arrest, Nontshinga was four points behind on one card and two points behind on the other.

The two-time world champion was drafted by the former IBF flyweight world champion, Sunny Edwards in the aftermath.

Lara didn’t want to draw with Lugo

Much was expected from Mauricio Lara on the undercard, but the Mexican striker, known for his stunning stoppages, wins in England over Josh Warrington and Leigh Wood, the latter winning him the WBA featherweight titlehe avoided a majority draw with Daniel Lugo.

Lara (26-3-2, 19 KO) was coming off a weight loss and a rematch with Wood last May, and “Bronco” looked faint in those ten-plus rounds and started slowly, and Lugo (27-2 -1, 18 KO) hurt him in the body in the sixth round.

Lara was doomed to draw the majority of votes from Lugo.  Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Lara was doomed to draw the majority of votes from Lugo. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

The former world champion lifted his spirits in the later rounds but looked lucky to avoid defeat as two scorecards of 95-95 showed the third score of 96-95 was in Lugo’s favour.

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Arturo Cardenas (13-0-1, 8 KO) scored a knockout on his way to winning the WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title, defeating Ernesto Garcia Flores (11-4, 10 KO) on points.

Sergio Chirino Sanchez (22-1, 13 KO) stopped Dennis Contreras (24-14-1, 22 KO) in the first round of their eight-round super bantamweight fight, then forced a victory in the third round with a difficult left hand to the body.

In the super lightweight division, Criztec Bazaldua won six rounds for the first time and won all of them against Alejandro Castillo.

Bazaldua (4-0, 1 KO) dominated, and Castillo (1-1-1) was eliminated in the first minute, but bravely hit the final bell.

Heavyweight prospect Federico Pacheco Jr (6-0, 4 KO) was on a scorching streak and won all four rounds against Jose Mario Tamez (4-3, 1 KO).

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Daniel Dubois sends a message to Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

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Dubois destroyed Joshua in five rounds in September Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Dubois wants the winner of Saturday's rematch (photo: Sporting News, Reuters)
Dubois wants the winner of Saturday’s rematch (photo: Sporting News, Reuters)

Daniel Dubois has revealed that his goal is an undisputed title clash with the winner of this weekend’s rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

Dubois will defend his IBF heavyweight title against former world champion Joseph Parker on February 22 and arrived in Riyadh earlier this week to watch Saturday’s clash between Usyk and Fury.

After being written off by many recently, “Dynamite” has been in the form of his life lately, picking up three stoppage wins off the back of Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua.

It was said that the heavy-handed 27-year-old would immediately enter into a rematch with Joshua, but “AJ” and his team did not agree with this idea.

And keep talking talkSPORT today, Dubois stated that he has his eye on unifying the four belts with the winner of Saturday’s rematch if he manages to overtake Parker.

In September, Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
In September, Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I’m here in Saudi Arabia and I want a winner on Saturday night.

I want to fight for an undisputed result, that’s the game now and that’s the goal.

“100% [I would beat them]. This is my time now. I’ve had my ups and downs, but I’m a recent man.

“I am ready to fight for the undisputed, win it and make history.

“I evolved and learned from my mistakes.

On Saturday in Riyad, Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a rematch for the world heavyweight title. Photo: Top Rank
On Saturday in Riyad, Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a rematch for the world heavyweight title. Photo: Top Rank

“The team did well and I’m firing on all cylinders now. Let’s go!”

Like Dubois, Parker is also in the best form of his career and comes into the match on the back of upset wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.

Parker was impressed by the fight with Wilder and Zhang. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Parker was impressed by the fight with Wilder and Zhang. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The situation in the heavyweight division in 2025 depends on the outcome of the epic rematch on Saturday evening, in which three world titles will be up for grabs.

Usyk hurt and released Fury en route to a split decision victory when they first faced off in May, and many believe the ‘Gypsy King’ has everything to do if he wants to reverse the result.

A third fight between the pair is contractually agreed if the Morecambe man wins, provided neither he nor ‘The Cat’ withdraws after the second battle at the Kingdom Arena.

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“Tyson Fury doesn’t have it anymore,” says a leading expert

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Tyson Fury has promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Paulie Malignaggi believes Oleksandr Usyk will beat Tyson Fury again in a rematch Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry
Paulie Malignaggi believes Oleksandr Usyk will beat Tyson Fury again in a rematch Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry

Paulie Malignanggi believes that Tyson Fury is no longer the same fighter he once was, and he will not beat Oleksandr Usyk in Saturday’s rematch.

Fury decides to take revenge for his own loss of split decision to Usyk in May, when he meets the Ukrainian for the second time in Riyad.

Fury was given eight points after tripping over the ropes following a powerful attack from his rival, and Malignaggi feels his three fights with Deontay Wilder, in which he fell four times, are starting to catch up with him.

“I don’t know if Wilder and Fury are the same after these three fights,” the 41-year-old said talkSPORT Boxing.

“Wilder certainly didn’t look the same as Fury to me, his impact resistance was always one of the best.

Tyson Fury promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Tyson Fury promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“He got up from Deontay Wilder’s punches that would have made buildings collapse, and now Oleksandr Usyk, a former cruiserweight, turned him around and dropped him in the first fight.

“What are the lasting effects of the Wilder trilogy?

“Who is one of the most devastating boxers in history.”

The “Gypsy King” suffered the first defeat in his 36-fight professional career, but announced that he would end the 37-year-old’s career on Saturday.

Usyk remains undefeated in his 22-fight professional career, and in May he won the undisputed heavyweight title, the first man in the four-belt era to do so.

Former world champion Malignaggi believes that Usyk, who vacated the IBF belt after the first fight, will repeat the feat.

Fury was seriously injured in a match against Usyk earlier this year (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
Fury was seriously injured in a match against Usyk earlier this year (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

“I will choose Usyk,” he added.

“I don’t think Fury has it anymore.

“It’s no disrespect to Fury.

“I’ve always loved Fury, I’m just not sure if he can bring him back.”

Frank Warren today revealed that a third fight between the two teams is in the contract – provided Fury emerges victorious and neither retires – while the long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua could be an alternative option for the Manchester fighter.

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Tyson Fury rips apart ‘very constrained’ Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois

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Fury and Usyk will square off again on December 21 Photo Credit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Tyson Fury labeled Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as
Tyson Fury described Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry/Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Tyson Fury described both Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury, who saw Dubois defeat Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in September, is preparing for a second fight with Usyk on December 21 in Riyad, seven months after his first professional defeat against split decision for the undisputed title of heavyweight champion.

The ‘Gypsy King’ insists he will box in a similar fashion when he faces the Ukrainian for the unified heavyweight titles, as well as facing his rival in midfield, something he believes both Joshua and Dubois were unable to do , when they stood against him.

– What can you expect from me? Fury said during his face-to-face meeting with Usyk TNT Sports.

“Basically the same thing I did before.

Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

“Good boxing.

“It’s not normal for someone my height and weight to be able to box and move and slide, so why should I take that away from my game.

“People tell me: go up to Usyk, take him down and punch him, but if it was so effortless why didn’t Joshua do it, who is a massive, sturdy man?

Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“Why didn’t Dubois do it?

“These men are constrained compared to me, very constrained.”

Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old Usyk defeated “AJ” twice on points and stopped Dubois, and Fury became the fifth Briton to fall victim to him.

The Manchester athlete believes it cost him an impressive performance in his first outing and has vowed to remain focused when facing Usyk on Saturday in three weeks’ time.

“I belong to a boxer,” the 36-year-old added.

“Slip, slide, clip, hook.

“I’m going to do it, but with more focus.

“A little more focused on my job and I think that’s my path to victory.”

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